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Cohabiting Same-Sex Couples Report Worse Health Than Married Heterosexuals
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Study author suggests that stress, discrimination might play a role. Same-sex couples who live together report having worse health than heterosexual married couples, a new study finds. continue reading »
More Younger Women Diagnosed With Advanced Breast Cancer: Study
February 27, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Small, but steady, increase over past 30 years warrants further research, experts say. The number of younger women who have been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer continue reading »
Soccer Kicks Up Activity Level of Overweight Kids: Study
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
After-school program got the heaviest children moving more. When looking for ways to get a heavy child moving, soccer could prove a winner. California researchers found that a socc continue reading »
St. Jude Thanks and Giving Campaign Raises More Than $72 Million
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Online Giving Increases 63 Percent, Hispanic Donor Engagement at All-Time High - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital® and the generous consumers and par continue reading »
Pediatricians Say No to Expulsions, Suspensions at Schools
February 26, 2013 | by HS News Staff
'Zero-tolerance' policies don't have the desired effect, American Academy of Pediatrics says. Suspending or expelling a child from school should be a rare last resort and not a routin continue reading »
Health Tip: When Your Child Has a Headache
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Follow these tips to soothe the pain - Headaches can cause big pain in little kids, and parents want to do whatever they can to ease their children's suffering. continue reading »
Million Hearts Releases New Spanish-Language Resources on Heart Health
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Educational resources to help Hispanics take control of their heart health is available from Million Hearts, a national public-private partnership that works to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes by 2017. continue reading »
Hispanic Health: Few Extra Pounds In Black and Latino Kids Harms Lung Function
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
A recent study in Hispanic Health shows that even a slight weight increase amongst Latino children can harm the children's lung function. continue reading »
Childhood Allergies May Be Affected by Race, Genetics
February 25, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Early study found black toddlers more sensitive than whites to food allergens in particular. Race and possibly genetics play a role in childhood allergies, according to a new study. continue reading »
‘Smarter Lunchroom’ May Lead to Healthier Choices
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Attractive positioning of fruits and veggies influences what kids eat, researchers find. The changes included improving the convenience and attractiveness of fruits continue reading »
Fast Food Makes Up 11 Percent of Calories in U.S. Diet: CDC
February 22, 2013 | by HS News Staff
But, that's a drop from 2003-2006, researchers note. Fast food fare from restaurants such as McDonald's, Burger King, Wendy's and Pizza Hut accounted for more than continue reading »
U.S. Kids Consuming Fewer Calories, Report Finds
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Experts credit healthier fare at schools, information campaigns for the turnaround. Finally, some good news in the war on childhood obesity: Kids in continue reading »
Facebook, Google, Other Moguls Give 11 Scientists $3 Mil Each for Life Science Work
February 21, 2013 | by Nickie Lewis
Eleven scientists will each pocket $3 million - almost triple the stipend accompanying the Nobel Prize - as the inaugural recipients of the Breakthrough Prize in Life Sciences, announced Wednesday by the Milner Foundation. continue reading »
Cold and Flu Sufferers Should Ease Back Into Fitness Routine
February 21, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Toned-down workout advised; vigorous exercise too soon can have negative impact, expert cautions. Although physical activity can help boost your immune system, p continue reading »
1 in 8 Americans Diagnosed With Type 2 Diabetes: Poll
February 20, 2013 | by HS News Staff
Only 21 percent of those interviewed say they're well-versed on the disease, Harris Interactive/HealthDay survey finds. A staggering one in eight Americans has been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes, continue reading »
